Through research and service projects, our primary mission is to facilitate educational services nationally and internationally that will meaningfully improve learning outcomes for children. Our projects are designed to support teachers and parents in their educational roles, and in most cases projects involve collaborative partnerships with schools, parents, and/or community-based education centers. Throughout this site you can learn more about the research we have conducted, the educational programs we have developed, the primary individuals involved with our work, and how to become involved with our team.

Terrific Students

Three of our terrific students who assisted us to develop the HELPS Training video.

Working with Parents

NCSU doctoral student, Diana Greene, shares information with parents as part of a Project SPARK group meeting.

Implementing the HELPS Program

Former NCSU undergraduate student, Catherine Stuart, implements the HELPS One-on-One Program with a student.

Reading with Project SPARK

NCSU doctoral student, Sarah Ross, implements a reading activity with a student as part of Project SPARK.